Biology 107

 

 

60. Two closely related species are in the same habitat at the same time and yet there is no sign of interbreeding. Is this an example of sympatric or allopatric species?

allopatric-sympatric

This is an example of sympatry, where two closely related species have an opportunity to interbreed, but do not. If they were allopatric species they would not have the opportunity for physical contact and the reason for not interbreeding is no contact.